The Canine Behaviourist

01/05/2024

Reactive owners?

22/02/2024

I write, a fair bit, about rescuing dogs and giving them a full, safe, enjoyable life. For me, that means running in the woods, playing in water, experiencing the joy of other dogs and people, etc. Unfortunately, I see many people with dogs that are not giving this full life to their dogs, for a mul...

13/02/2024

https://x.com/cbehaviourist/status/1757409725707153657?s Be careful of insurance companies ignoring FCA rules. Protectivity -gouging existing customers.

08/01/2024

Just thinking about Ziggy. Thought I'd share this again. What our dogs deserve - https://www.thecaninebehaviourist.co.uk/a-dogs-life/ Brought a tear and a big smile :)

A dog's life... We lost Ziggy to cancer last week. Over the past few days, I have been thinking about her life with us. My conclusion is that it was fantastic, both for her and us. She lived life to the full. In the six years with us, Ziggy had a ball. There was never...

12/12/2023

Some thoughts about giving a dog what it needs...

Anyone that reads my meanderings knows that I, strongly, support the rehomng of dogs. However, simply providing a roof, a bed and care in a home is not, for me enough.

08/10/2023

This, for me, is a cautionary tale. I, quite often, meet a chap who has a couple of, lovely, German Sheppards (GS). One is quite elderly and one, a youngster is quite lively and bouncy. The younger dog, likes to chase my dog, Clint, and have a bit of fun (play) with him. For me, this what I want see...

03/10/2023

our dogs need more from us

16/06/2023

By understanding your dog's window of tolerance and how it can change depending on the situation, you can help them cope better with stress and enjoy a happier and healthier life.

Our dogs' aren't reactive...we are! Part 2

16/04/2023

At last. Warm enough to lie all day in the sun. NFTL.

10/03/2023

Be careful about where you seek advice...

Beware of the experts!... I am, again, minded to write about 'experts.' The dog training/behaviour world is poorly regulated and allows, pretty much, anyone to call themselves a trainer, master trainer, or a renowned canine behaviourist. Many people don't seem to question the qualifications of peopl...

10/03/2023

Beware of the experts!... I am, again, minded to write about 'experts.' The dog training/behaviour world is poorly regulated and allows, pretty much, anyone to call themselves a trainer, master trainer, or a renowned canine behaviourist. Many people don't seem to question the qualifications of peopl...

07/02/2023

Updated article...

Wolves in our homes? More enlightened thinking has led many modern dog trainers and canine behaviourists to change their approach to working with domestic dogs. There are still, unfortunately, too many who cling to the outdated, discredited research, theory that dogs are pack animals with a structur...

07/02/2023

Wolves in our homes? More enlightened thinking has led many modern dog trainers and canine behaviourists to change their approach to working with domestic dogs. There are still, unfortunately, too many who cling to the outdated, discredited research, theory that dogs are pack animals with a structur...

09/01/2023

06/01/2023

Clint demonstrates that Lurchers do come back :)

06/01/2023

Clint demonstrates that a rescued Lurcher can, indeed, come back :)

15/12/2022

Clint learning how to play with the lovely Lana (one year old, poorly socialised) Clint sans muzzle! 😀

15/12/2022

Clint learning to play with the lovely Lana (one year old - poorly socialised) without his muzzle! 😀

01/12/2022

Getting your pup to come back...

We've all been there. Our dog is off the lead and he won't come back. He's rushed off into the woods and has disappeared. This is a picture I come across a lot. Usually, the dog owner is not risking letting their dog off the lead, because they a terrified it won't come back.

14/11/2022

I was minded to write this because of recent experiences helping people with their dogs. There are many 'experts' out there to turn to with our dog questions or problems. So many, in fact, that it can be quite confusing for dog owners. Before I continue, let me ask a question. If you have a boiler i...

07/09/2022

At first glance... A recent case prompted me to write about diagnosing problems with our dogs. I ask my clients to fill in a 14-page questionnaire and, in addition, if they have any aggressive issues a further, much shorter, form. This gives me a lot of information and allows me to think about what....

27/08/2022

First course coming soon - visit https://www.calmconfidencecanines.com/calm-with-canines.../ for more information.

First course coming soon - visit https://www.calmconfidencecanines.com/calm-with-canines-workshop/ for more information.